Camcorder Panasonic HDC-TM80K

 

Camcorder Panasonic HD 80 Series features an Intelligent Zoom function that goes all the way up to 42x. When using Intelligent Zoom, Intelligent Resolution technology lets you shoot at high zoom rates while preserving the image resolution. You get sharp images of highly detailed objects without the blurry edges. Plus, the HD 80 Series is equipped with HYBRID O.I.S., an image stabilizer system that corrects hand-shake blurring by combining the action of its hybrid optical and electrical image stabilization systems. Even when zooming, where hand-shake often occurs, both optical and electrical hand-shake correction make it possible to record beautiful images with approximately 2 times* the hand-shake suppressing effect as conventional models.

* Compared with the HDC-SD60, HDC-TM60, and HDC-HS60.

 

The image-stabilizing effect is increased by pressing and holding the O.I.S. Lock indication on the LCD screen, which maximizes the blur detection sensitivity. This is great for when you want to zoom at a fixed angle, like for bird watching.

The Crystal Engine PRO instantly processes the huge amount of data that goes into Full-HD images, and further enhances Full-HD quality. It produces smooth, high-resolution zoom shots even when the range exceeds the limit for optical zooming. Crystal Engine PRO clearly delineates even the tiniest details of your subject, with extremely natural beauty. In addition, its Noise Reduction (NR) technology has been completely redesigned. The low-frequency noise that occurs when recording in dim lighting has been further minimized. And Intelligent Resolution Technology ensures sharp and crisp pictures, resulting in bright and beautifully colored motion images.

Intelligent Resolution TechnologyThe Intelligent Resolution Technology incorporated in the new Crystal Engine PRO uses edge detection technology to confirm the edges of objects within the image, then emphasizes the edges for optimal clarity. For example, it brings crisp definition to patterns and the outlines of objects like flowers. Conversely, it reduces noise and enhances the natural smoothness of parts without edges, like the sky. The increased sharpness is especially effective for images with delicate details. This highly advanced technology maximizes the beauty of Full-HD images.

Fujifilm FinePix S2500HD

Fujifilm’s new 18x superzoom is ideal for those who are looking for much more flexibility and zoom range than a compact can offer, but who don’t want the expense and bulk of a DSLR system.
The FinePix S2500HD has a versatile Fujinon 18x zoom, 28mm wide-angle lens, HD image and video capture, and manual photographic controls, all combining to give users the freedom for photographic creativity.
However, for those whose approach to photography is more point-and-shoot, the S2500HD can also happily be switched to "Auto" for hassle-free shooting and total peace of mind.

Features
Tracking Auto Focus
Ideal when photographing subjects that won't keep still or for fast moving subjects and action shots. Tracking AF will ‘lock on’ to moving subjects and keep them in focus. Simply half press the shutter button and Tracking AF tracks your subject, then as soon as you fully press the shutter button you will capture a photo with the subject in the centre of the image and perfectly in focus. No more spoilt shots!

Panoramic Shooting Mode
Perfect for capturing sweeping landscapes or large group shots. Simply take three consecutive photos of your chosen scene and the camera will seamlessly stitch them together to create one impressive panoramic image and save it straight to the memory card, ready for you to print and frame for your front room wall!

Instant Zoom
A selectable frame on the LCD lets you bracket and track moving subjects in standard wide view and will then save it as a cropped image.

Zoom Bracketing Mode
Enables three shots to be taken at the single press of a button, each at varying degrees of magnification (original, 1.4x and 2.0x). This useful tool enables instant editing on the camera to choose the ideal shot, rather than having to go back to a PC to facilitate a digital crop.

Automatic Scene Recognition Technology
Intelligently, the FinePix S2500HD can detect the scene type you are taking a picture of and optimises focus, exposure and white balance to guarantee a perfectly balanced shot. SR Auto knows if you are shooting in low-light or bright sunlight and automatically adjusts the settings accordingly to avoid spoilt shots and ensure you get the best out of your camera.

Portrait- Detects the faces quickly in the frame and optimises focus, brightness and white balance.

Landscape- Scenic shots such as mountains and buildings are automatically recognised. Colours of the sky, forests, and flower fields are captured in vivid colors and depth.

Night-For low-light and night-time shots, shutter speed and sensitivity are automatically adjusted, producing blur-free pictures with minimal noise.

Blink Detection
This fun new feature alerts the user of people blinking in a picture so you have the chance to retake the photo with everyone's eyes open and looking at the camera.

Perfect Portraits
Intelligent Face Detection technology can identify up to ten faces in the shot and optimises focus and exposure to ensure perfectly exposed faces. Combine this with automatic "red-eye" removal and your photos of your friends and family will be flawless from now on.

Specs:
Number of effective pixels
 12.2
CCD sensor
1/2.3-inch
Storage media
Internal memory (Approx. 23MB) SD memory card SDHC memory card 2
File format
Still image: JPEG (Exif Ver. 2.2*3) Movie: AVI (Motion JPEG) with sound Audio: WAVE format, Monaural sound (Design rule for Camera File system compliant / DPOF-compatible)
Lens
Fujinon 18x optical zoom lens, F3.1 (Wide) - F5.6 (Telephoto)
Lens focal length
f=5.0 - 75.0mm, equivalent to 28 - 420mm on a 35mm camera
Focus
Single AF, Continuous AF
Shutter speed
(Auto mode) 1/4sec. to 1/2000sec. (All other modes) 8sec. to 1/2000sec., (with mechanical shutter)
Aperture
Wide: F3.1 / F6.4, Telephoto: F5.6 / F11.0 with ND filter
Sensitivity
Auto / Equivalent to ISO 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400* (Standard Output Sensitivity) *3M pixels or lower
Exposure modes
Programmed AE, Shutter Priority AE, Aperture Priority AE, Manual
White balance
Automatic scene recognition Preset: Fine, Shade, Fluorescent light (Daylight), Fluorescent light (Warm White), Fluorescent light (Cool White), Incandescent light, Custom
Viewfinder
0.2-in., Approx. 200,000 dots color LCD viewfinder Approx. 99% (shooting), 100% (playback)
LCD Monitor
3.0-inch, Approx. 230,000 dots, color LCD monitor, Approx. 97% coverage for shooting, and 100% coverage for playback
Self-timer
Approx. 10sec. / 2sec. delay
Video Output
NTSC / PAL selectable / HDMI Output Mini HDMI port (Type C)
Digital Interface
USB 2.0 High-speed
Power source
4x AA type alkaline batteries (included) 4x AA type Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (sold separately) 4x AA type lithium batteries (sold separately) DC coupler CP-04 with AC power adapter AC-5VX (sold separately)
Dimensions
4.3 (W) x 2.9 (H) x 3.2 (D) in. (excluding accessories and attachments)
Weight
Approx. 337g / 11.9oz. (excluding accessories, battery and memory card)
Digital Zoom
Approx. 6.3x up to 113.4x with optical zoom
Shooting modes
Mode Dial: SR AUTO, Auto, P, S, A, M, Custom, Movie, Panorama, SP SP: Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Natural Light, Natural Light & with Flash, Beach, Party, Flower, Text, Smile, Zoom Braketing
Playback
Intelligent Face Detection, Red-eye removal, Micro thumbnail, Multi-frame playback, Sort-by-date, Cropping, Resize, Slideshow, Image Rotation, Voice memo, Histogram display, Exposure warning